Longitudinal associations of PTSD and social support by support functions among returning veterans.
Nicholas S PerryDana B GoetzM Tracie SheaPublished in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2021)
The direction of associations between PTSD symptoms and support varied by function of support, suggesting nuanced associations between PTSD and perceived social support. Clinicians should assess and target social functioning during PTSD treatment. Further research is needed to replicate findings in other populations and for other trauma types. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).